Desert magic after the rains ✨🌧️🌵
Our Chihuahuan Desert Gardens are thriving! Join us for a peaceful Sunday morning walk with Botanical Curator Dr. Kevin Floyd and get a sneak peek at the native plants featured at Florafest on October 11.
#ChihuahuanDesertGardens #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
Our Chihuahuan Desert Gardens are thriving! Join us for a peaceful Sunday morning walk with Botanical Curator Dr. Kevin Floyd and get a sneak peek at the native plants featured at Florafest on October 11.
#ChihuahuanDesertGardens #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
September 24, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Desert magic after the rains ✨🌧️🌵
Our Chihuahuan Desert Gardens are thriving! Join us for a peaceful Sunday morning walk with Botanical Curator Dr. Kevin Floyd and get a sneak peek at the native plants featured at Florafest on October 11.
#ChihuahuanDesertGardens #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
Our Chihuahuan Desert Gardens are thriving! Join us for a peaceful Sunday morning walk with Botanical Curator Dr. Kevin Floyd and get a sneak peek at the native plants featured at Florafest on October 11.
#ChihuahuanDesertGardens #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
🦴✨ Fossil Friday! ✨🦴
Check out this size comparison! The large bone belonged to an ancient condor, a bird that once soared over our region thousands of years ago. Below it is the leg bone of a turkey buzzard— nowhere near the size of its prehistoric cousin! 🌎🦅
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Check out this size comparison! The large bone belonged to an ancient condor, a bird that once soared over our region thousands of years ago. Below it is the leg bone of a turkey buzzard— nowhere near the size of its prehistoric cousin! 🌎🦅
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
August 22, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🦴✨ Fossil Friday! ✨🦴
Check out this size comparison! The large bone belonged to an ancient condor, a bird that once soared over our region thousands of years ago. Below it is the leg bone of a turkey buzzard— nowhere near the size of its prehistoric cousin! 🌎🦅
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Check out this size comparison! The large bone belonged to an ancient condor, a bird that once soared over our region thousands of years ago. Below it is the leg bone of a turkey buzzard— nowhere near the size of its prehistoric cousin! 🌎🦅
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Fossil Friday! 🦷
These fossilized teeth belonged to Phytosaurs, an ancient crocodile-like reptile that roamed wetlands over 200 million years ago. Despite their crocodilian appearance, phytosaurs were a separate group of reptiles who hunted in aquatic environments.
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
These fossilized teeth belonged to Phytosaurs, an ancient crocodile-like reptile that roamed wetlands over 200 million years ago. Despite their crocodilian appearance, phytosaurs were a separate group of reptiles who hunted in aquatic environments.
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
August 15, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Fossil Friday! 🦷
These fossilized teeth belonged to Phytosaurs, an ancient crocodile-like reptile that roamed wetlands over 200 million years ago. Despite their crocodilian appearance, phytosaurs were a separate group of reptiles who hunted in aquatic environments.
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
These fossilized teeth belonged to Phytosaurs, an ancient crocodile-like reptile that roamed wetlands over 200 million years ago. Despite their crocodilian appearance, phytosaurs were a separate group of reptiles who hunted in aquatic environments.
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Plant of the Week!
Common name: Winkler's Blanketflower
Scientific name: Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri
Native range: Southeastern Texas
Due to its limited range and unique beauty, this wildflower highlights the importance of preserving native habitats.
#POTW #NativePlants #SesertFlowers #CMCDG
Common name: Winkler's Blanketflower
Scientific name: Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri
Native range: Southeastern Texas
Due to its limited range and unique beauty, this wildflower highlights the importance of preserving native habitats.
#POTW #NativePlants #SesertFlowers #CMCDG
September 21, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Plant of the Week!
Common name: Winkler's Blanketflower
Scientific name: Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri
Native range: Southeastern Texas
Due to its limited range and unique beauty, this wildflower highlights the importance of preserving native habitats.
#POTW #NativePlants #SesertFlowers #CMCDG
Common name: Winkler's Blanketflower
Scientific name: Gaillardia aestivalis var. winkleri
Native range: Southeastern Texas
Due to its limited range and unique beauty, this wildflower highlights the importance of preserving native habitats.
#POTW #NativePlants #SesertFlowers #CMCDG
Museum Monday!
This beautifully preserved coiled basket, dating from 1900 to 1930, offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry of the Navajo (Diné) people.
#MM #NavajoArt #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
This beautifully preserved coiled basket, dating from 1900 to 1930, offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry of the Navajo (Diné) people.
#MM #NavajoArt #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Museum Monday!
This beautifully preserved coiled basket, dating from 1900 to 1930, offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry of the Navajo (Diné) people.
#MM #NavajoArt #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
This beautifully preserved coiled basket, dating from 1900 to 1930, offers a glimpse into the diverse artistry of the Navajo (Diné) people.
#MM #NavajoArt #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Museum Monday! 🏛✨
This silver powder flask, crafted in 1972 with an intricate stamped design, was both functional and decorative. Powder flasks were used to carry gunpowder for firearms, but over time, artisans turned them into works of art, showcasing fine metalwork
#MuseumMonday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
This silver powder flask, crafted in 1972 with an intricate stamped design, was both functional and decorative. Powder flasks were used to carry gunpowder for firearms, but over time, artisans turned them into works of art, showcasing fine metalwork
#MuseumMonday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
August 18, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Museum Monday! 🏛✨
This silver powder flask, crafted in 1972 with an intricate stamped design, was both functional and decorative. Powder flasks were used to carry gunpowder for firearms, but over time, artisans turned them into works of art, showcasing fine metalwork
#MuseumMonday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
This silver powder flask, crafted in 1972 with an intricate stamped design, was both functional and decorative. Powder flasks were used to carry gunpowder for firearms, but over time, artisans turned them into works of art, showcasing fine metalwork
#MuseumMonday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus!Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CentennialMuseum #ChihuahuanDesertGardens #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus!Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CentennialMuseum #ChihuahuanDesertGardens #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
December 17, 2025 at 4:02 PM
✨ The Lhakhang will be OPEN today! ✨
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus!Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CentennialMuseum #ChihuahuanDesertGardens #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
The Lhakhang is one of the most stunning structures on campus!Admission is free, so don't miss your chance to visit the Lhakhang!🌸
📍Located at Centennial Plaza
🕘 Open from 11 AM to 1 PM
#Lhakhang #CentennialMuseum #ChihuahuanDesertGardens #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
🦴 Fossil Friday 🦴
Say hello to some seriously ancient armor! 💥
These are dermal ossicles from Palaeoscincus, a heavily armored dinosaur whose name means “ancient skink” 🦎
This fascinating fossil is on display here at the Centennial Museum in our Dinosaur exhibit. 🦖
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Say hello to some seriously ancient armor! 💥
These are dermal ossicles from Palaeoscincus, a heavily armored dinosaur whose name means “ancient skink” 🦎
This fascinating fossil is on display here at the Centennial Museum in our Dinosaur exhibit. 🦖
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
September 5, 2025 at 11:00 PM
🦴 Fossil Friday 🦴
Say hello to some seriously ancient armor! 💥
These are dermal ossicles from Palaeoscincus, a heavily armored dinosaur whose name means “ancient skink” 🦎
This fascinating fossil is on display here at the Centennial Museum in our Dinosaur exhibit. 🦖
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Say hello to some seriously ancient armor! 💥
These are dermal ossicles from Palaeoscincus, a heavily armored dinosaur whose name means “ancient skink” 🦎
This fascinating fossil is on display here at the Centennial Museum in our Dinosaur exhibit. 🦖
#FossilFriday #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Fossil Friday!
This week’s spotlight: Texan fossils that proudly carry “Texana” in their names!
These fossils were discovered at Cristo Rey, a site that holds traces of ancient seas and the creatures that once lived in them.
#FF #CristoRey #EPTX #UTEP #CMCDG
This week’s spotlight: Texan fossils that proudly carry “Texana” in their names!
These fossils were discovered at Cristo Rey, a site that holds traces of ancient seas and the creatures that once lived in them.
#FF #CristoRey #EPTX #UTEP #CMCDG
December 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Fossil Friday!
This week’s spotlight: Texan fossils that proudly carry “Texana” in their names!
These fossils were discovered at Cristo Rey, a site that holds traces of ancient seas and the creatures that once lived in them.
#FF #CristoRey #EPTX #UTEP #CMCDG
This week’s spotlight: Texan fossils that proudly carry “Texana” in their names!
These fossils were discovered at Cristo Rey, a site that holds traces of ancient seas and the creatures that once lived in them.
#FF #CristoRey #EPTX #UTEP #CMCDG
Join us for the fall Florafest Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 11, from 9 AM – 3 PM at UTEP’s UGLC Plaza! 🌱✨
Here are 4 unique plants that will be available to purchase during Florafest. 🌵💚
#Florafest #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
Here are 4 unique plants that will be available to purchase during Florafest. 🌵💚
#Florafest #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
October 3, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Join us for the fall Florafest Native Plant Sale on Saturday, October 11, from 9 AM – 3 PM at UTEP’s UGLC Plaza! 🌱✨
Here are 4 unique plants that will be available to purchase during Florafest. 🌵💚
#Florafest #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
Here are 4 unique plants that will be available to purchase during Florafest. 🌵💚
#Florafest #UTEP #CMCDG #EPTX
✨ Fossil Friday ✨
Today's featured fossil is a Mastodon jaw and molar! 🦷
Mastodons are distant cousins of mammoths and modern elephants, and they once roamed across North America. 🦣🐘 Many of their remains have been discovered right here in the El Paso region!
#FF #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Today's featured fossil is a Mastodon jaw and molar! 🦷
Mastodons are distant cousins of mammoths and modern elephants, and they once roamed across North America. 🦣🐘 Many of their remains have been discovered right here in the El Paso region!
#FF #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
October 3, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Wright's Beebrush
Scientific Name: Aloysia wrightii
Family: Verbenaceae
Native Range: Southern California east to west Texas, into northwestern Mexico
#POTQ #DesertLife #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Common Name: Wright's Beebrush
Scientific Name: Aloysia wrightii
Family: Verbenaceae
Native Range: Southern California east to west Texas, into northwestern Mexico
#POTQ #DesertLife #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
December 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Wright's Beebrush
Scientific Name: Aloysia wrightii
Family: Verbenaceae
Native Range: Southern California east to west Texas, into northwestern Mexico
#POTQ #DesertLife #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Common Name: Wright's Beebrush
Scientific Name: Aloysia wrightii
Family: Verbenaceae
Native Range: Southern California east to west Texas, into northwestern Mexico
#POTQ #DesertLife #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Papershell pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus remota
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: West Texas south to Coahuila and Chihuahua
#POTW #DesertPlants #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Common Name: Papershell pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus remota
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: West Texas south to Coahuila and Chihuahua
#POTW #DesertPlants #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
December 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Plant of the Week!
Common Name: Papershell pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus remota
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: West Texas south to Coahuila and Chihuahua
#POTW #DesertPlants #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Common Name: Papershell pinyon
Scientific Name: Pinus remota
Family: Pinaceae
Native Range: West Texas south to Coahuila and Chihuahua
#POTW #DesertPlants #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
🌵 The Dark Side of the Chihuahuan Desert 🌵
🌃The importance of natural night conditions for insects and their services 🌃
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Centennial Museum — Refreshments provided!
#UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #DesertLife #UTEPMiners
🌃The importance of natural night conditions for insects and their services 🌃
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Centennial Museum — Refreshments provided!
#UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #DesertLife #UTEPMiners
December 4, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🌵 The Dark Side of the Chihuahuan Desert 🌵
🌃The importance of natural night conditions for insects and their services 🌃
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Centennial Museum — Refreshments provided!
#UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #DesertLife #UTEPMiners
🌃The importance of natural night conditions for insects and their services 🌃
📅 Wednesday, December 10th
🕕 6:00 PM
📍 Centennial Museum — Refreshments provided!
#UTEP #CentennialMuseum #CMCDG #EnvironmentalScience #Sustainability #DesertLife #UTEPMiners
Plant of the Week!
Common name: CottonleafPassionflower
Scientific name: Passiflora foetida var. gossypiifolia
A distinctive feature of the plant is its green bracts, covered with sticky hair.which surround and protect the flower
#PlantOfTheWeek#DesertPlantsg#NativePlants#BorderlandNature#CMCDG
Common name: CottonleafPassionflower
Scientific name: Passiflora foetida var. gossypiifolia
A distinctive feature of the plant is its green bracts, covered with sticky hair.which surround and protect the flower
#PlantOfTheWeek#DesertPlantsg#NativePlants#BorderlandNature#CMCDG
September 7, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Plant of the Week!
Common name: CottonleafPassionflower
Scientific name: Passiflora foetida var. gossypiifolia
A distinctive feature of the plant is its green bracts, covered with sticky hair.which surround and protect the flower
#PlantOfTheWeek#DesertPlantsg#NativePlants#BorderlandNature#CMCDG
Common name: CottonleafPassionflower
Scientific name: Passiflora foetida var. gossypiifolia
A distinctive feature of the plant is its green bracts, covered with sticky hair.which surround and protect the flower
#PlantOfTheWeek#DesertPlantsg#NativePlants#BorderlandNature#CMCDG
✨ The Lhakhang will be open today! ✨
Take a moment to visit this beautiful Bhutanese cultural exhibit, enjoy its art and architecture, and immerse yourself in its cultural significance. 🕊️
📍 Centennial Museum
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✅ Free admission
#Lhakhang #Bhutan #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Take a moment to visit this beautiful Bhutanese cultural exhibit, enjoy its art and architecture, and immerse yourself in its cultural significance. 🕊️
📍 Centennial Museum
⏰ 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
✅ Free admission
#Lhakhang #Bhutan #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
August 20, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Plant of the Week! 🩷🌿
Common Name: Hairy Fournwort
Scientific Name: Tetramerium nervosum
Native Range: South to Central America
Hairy Fournwort is a plant that grows in dry, sunny areas, especially in scrubland and stony soils in northern and central Mexico.
#POTW #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
Common Name: Hairy Fournwort
Scientific Name: Tetramerium nervosum
Native Range: South to Central America
Hairy Fournwort is a plant that grows in dry, sunny areas, especially in scrubland and stony soils in northern and central Mexico.
#POTW #CMCDG #UTEP #EPTX
October 19, 2025 at 3:01 PM